It's All In The Details!

One of the many joys of designing rooms is that there is always room for fun, unexpected details- especially in rooms for children!

It can be as simple as a pop of color, a creative knob or drawer pull, or even an art project that you can do along with your kids:) Take a look at how some of these awesome rooms incorporate those little, extra details that make all the difference.

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By covering these cork boards in a bright, eye catching fabric your child now has both a cute place to hang their own artwork and an unexpected pop of color in their study space. 

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Sometimes those little details can be as simple as replacing the knobs on a dresser with knotted rope.

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Be bold! Brightly colored furniture is always at home in kid's rooms and nurseries. 

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Where else would this flower covered pouf fit in so perfectly? Uniquely beautiful not to mention useful!

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I love this map wallpaper! This is a room that can definitely grow with your child.

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Subtle details are just as important as the eye catching ones! I love this simple but sweet idea of adding buttons and ribbons to a slipcover rather than just leaving it plain.

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Personalize your rooms with framed pages of favorite books! This one uses illustrated poems by Shel Silverstein but this idea can work for any book.

Hope you enjoyed some of my favorite details! If you need some help incorporating those special details into your rooms come visit us at the Bungalow! We're always ready to help you create your dream rooms!

We're All About Wallpaper!

Try a new trend: wallpaper! 

I love doing a focal wall or a bathroom in a fun wallpaper, You can go bold, or simple and sweet. The impact is well worth it :)

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Try wallpaper with a small, creative print to make even the simplest space in your home- eye catching.

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Or, find a vibrant design and color you love- and make a bright corner stand out even more. 

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More bold and beautiful shapes and colors! 

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 Don't be shy about putting an exciting print in a small bathroom. When you choose the right scale and color scheme, bathroom wallpaper can fit perfectly into your space. 

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 Sea Grass wallpaper is a favorite of mine. I love how it lends texture, color and a little shine to the room. 

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Nurseries are the perfect place to do a focal wall in a cute print. Who knew dinosaurs could be such an amazing design feature? 

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 Here are more examples of how the right wallpaper can completely transform your child's nursery.

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Notice how the fabric on the pillows in this room perfectly echo the colors of this wallpaper!

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Wallpaper comes in so many shapes and sizes, you can find something to complement anything you like. Even this uniquely beautiful daisy accent light!

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 One last look at how at a focal wall with just the right wallpaper can complete the look of a child's playroom:)

The opportunities are endless when it comes to wallpaper, but if you can't find exactly what you're looking for, try a custom painted mural! Our muralist, Lauren, can paint anything you like in just the right color for your space.

As always, we are here at the Bungalow to help with all your wallpaper needs!

Light Up Your Life!

A special lighting fixture in the room can add so much to a space. It can be a focal point, or the perfect accent!  Here are a few of my favorites...

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 This wonderfully unique chandelier ties in the colors of the room and the beads are a fun touch. 

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For a more traditional approach, I like the bold, clean lines of this pendant. The stripes would be just the right complement to a navy blue themed boys room.

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The unusual shape and awesome color of this globe can add an element of whimsy into any room.

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I love polka dots! This shade is a great way incorporate them into your child's room decor.

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Even though this light fixture is a little more subtle, the scalloped edges and old fashioned charm add the perfect finishing touches to a room.

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This fantastic bouquet chandelier will bring year round wonder to a sweet little girls room!

I hope you enjoyed checking out some my favorite lighting fixtures. As always, you can contact us here at the Bungalow and we will help you light up your room!

Absolutely Obsessed With Stripes

Right now I am obsessed with stripes! It just may be because we finished this nursery on Friday...here's a sneak peek:)

Use pop of color stripes on the ceiling to create a fun, unexpected visual in the room.

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Horizontal is all the rage, but a traditional vertical stripe can still be ultra modern.

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Stripes on a rug can help to define a space. Suddenly a simple room can be an exciting expression of color.

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There are no rules for stripes regarding size or direction. Sometimes a super small scale can make a very large impact!

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Try stripes in different directions for a room that is truly unique.

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Or, you can let your stripes have a defining moment. Place a colorful striped fabric on a chair to create a wonderful focal point in the room.

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I hope you've been inspired by these amazing images to introduce stripes into your little one's spaces. As always we are here at the Bungalow to help!

Closet Envy

{ Pottery Barn Kids}

This was the "inspiration" picture that my client Stacie gave me to transform her closet from typical to a focal point of design in the room. I think there are so many positives to using your closet in this form! If you have a smaller room, you can move your changing table inside the closet allowing for more space for a chair, crib, bed etc.. Build a bookshelf inside your closet, this allows for display shelving that you may not have had room for in the main part of the room. Your possibilities are endless!!
On a budget?? Use furniture pieces instead of having someone create custom units to fit inside. Its all in the details so make sure you accessorize to make the decor come together.

{BEFORE}

 This space is going to be a Nursery for 2 little girls. A newborn and a one year old. Since the girls are so close together in age, we will have 2 cribs in the room. Thinking we were going to need some space saving ideas, my client Stacie thought the closet would be a good place to build out. 

{Pre-existing dresser}

{Wallpaper selection for back of the closet}

 Once we decided to use her double dresser in the closet. I came up with this silver damask wallpaper to line the back of the closet.  Her color scheme is going to be gray, pink and white so I wanted something with a metallic sheen to reflect light.

{ Mirror shelf for over dresser}

 My client really liked the look of the window over the dresser in the inspiration picture but we didn't have one in the actual space. I found this mirrored shelf that will provide a similar effect!

{ Construction started!}

 This week my client got excited and tore out the closet herself!!.. while she is 8 months pregnant- ROCK STAR!  Stay tuned for the completed product post coming soon!!
 

 

A "Knobby" Idea

{Now available at our store}

I am so excited about our new knob line that Country Cottage just sent to us!  I am feeling so inspired to add different knobs to client's pieces as well as my own kids dressers. I think the right knob can completely transform a piece of furniture. Here's some different styles to inspire you..

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 I can see this knob on a vintage white dresser in a sophisticated girl or boy nursery. Love the silver pattern and bright pop of color behind it.

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 The typical glass knob is no more! There are so many different styles available now then when I first started decorating. Try an oversized version for something different!

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 Hand painting knobs is a fun project for you and your child. You can personalize each knob with an initial or take a theme from your room and incorporate it. 

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 Step outside the box! These knotted rope knobs are so inspired. I can see these transcending any age or theme. I'm keeping this idea for my next nautical project!!

Enjoy your weekend! and as always we are here at the Bungalow to help you!

Curtain Passion!

{Castaway to Couture}

 If there is one thing that I think should NOT be left out of a kid's room, its a window treatment. It adds a huge design element to the room as well as warming up the space. I consider it a design crime to leave them out unless absolutely necessary! There are many ways to create a window treatment under any budget. Here are some fun ideas for you to splurge or save on!!

{itsy bits and pieces}

Buy a relatively plain curtain and add a fantastic tieback. Purchase a flower and attach to ribbon. OR make your own by bundling fabric together.

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Buy or have made a simple white flat roman shade and add a pop of color. Attach a ribbon or colored fabric band around the edge of the shade. Modern simplicity elevated!

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This style is a go to for me. When my client is on a budget and wants functional curtains, I suggest buying plain ready-made panels and having us add a fun banding fabric down the sides and around the hem. You can apply the bottom hem fabric in all different sizes ranging from a 2" band to 22".

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Splurge! I love a shaped cornice board with curtain panels hanging down. You can make the curtain panels so they are just standing panels which means they don't open and close but still provide a decorative accent. Add a tassle or bobble trim down the hem for a decorative accent.

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 Another splurge!! Have a decorative valance made that frames your window. So many fun styles and fabrics can be used. If you have a busier rug or wall pattern its a nice way to add another texture without overwhelming the space with a whole curtain panel of fabric.

Its time for you to finish your space off with a fun window treatment and as always we are here at the Bungalow to help!

Custom Bunk Rooms

{the high heeled hostess}

 This weekends conversation with my mother-in-law about designing a bunk room for a spare room she has at her farm inspired this post. I have also had several clients approach me this month to start designing spaces that allow their kids to share a bedroom without taking up all the floor space in the room. I found some really cool ideas and wanted to share them with you. 

{the boo and the boy}

The room above would be great for a pre-teen. There are stairs down the back side, that also work as cubby system for storage in the room. This would be the ultimate place for a sleep over!

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I would label this as the perfect playroom. I like the idea of having a space for sleep overs with friends where you can hang out and watch movies or play games. The artistic detailing of the railing on the bunk is one of my very favorite.

This bunk is a great space saving idea. It is a creative use of your blank space under the bunk while still fitting in a bottom bunk bed. Great idea: bottom bunk is a daybed to use for seating during the day.

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This modern kids bunk is spectacular! A great look for a toddler transitional room. They have really utilized a sloping ceiling to create the tree. This allows for a lot of open floor space for a toddler to play in.

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This rustic barn bunk was what I was thinking about for my mother-in-law's farm. I think the curtains give a child a feeling of their own little space while adding a softer decorative accent against all the wood. The idea of utilizing the ends of the bunk for game, book and toy storage is a great space saver as well.

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I can't stop thinking about nautically inspired rooms. I love the colors in this room with the slight nautical accents without being overkill.  What a creative idea to incorporate the structure of the bunk as if you were in a ship!

{Daniel Oakey Interiors}

 

Loft beds are a different option for your child that provide a space saver without the addition of a bed. In this case, they have utilize the under-space as a mini-play kitchen. As she grows, you can put a desk or make it a reading area. 
I am looking forward to using all these inspiring ideas to create bunk rooms  for my clients. Our custom wood workers can create any design possible. Let us know at the Bungalow how we can help you!!